BOCA GRANDE BEACH CLUB HOUSE
5000 GASPARILLA RD, Boca Grande FL 33921 · (941)964-2211
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
FEB 25
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the form.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not date marked. Operator date marked the tags.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed partial cooked chicken 97F at grill. Emailed operator the written procedure.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Observed can opener blade not sharp at prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at Make Table across the grill. Operator labeled the food items.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the sanitizer with a full container and corrected to 100ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed open gallon of milk with an expiration date of 10/24/2025 at Walk in Cooler. Operator discarded the milk.
Expired chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine chemical test strips with expiration date of 05/01/2024.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sous Chef: David McCleery, 09/25/25.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rust on can opener blade.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator labeled the food item.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks at back exterior at ramp of establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cut marks on cutting board at salad station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item.
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strips due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the sanitizer container with a full sanitizer container to correct to a minimum of 50ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over whole muscle intact beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane cartridges on shelf above prep table. Operator removed the butane cartridge to a different location.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverage at Make Table not properly identified. Operator removed the beverage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs between the oven and make table handles. Operator removed the tongs.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution on the floor underneath steam table. Operator removed the wiping sanitizer solution off the floor.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching flour at container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Not in plain view handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwash sign not in plain view at interior bar.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container in dry storage area. Operator labeled the food item.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy cream and half and half creamer at interior bar. Operator date marked the food item.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the form.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chris Lavallee, 08/15/2018.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple spoons at exterior bar handwash sink. Operator removed the utensils.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed lid at panko container chipped/cracked.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed bartenders at bar.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at cookline. Educated the operator.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of scoop touching ice at interior bar ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at 2nd floor interior bar.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.